Why Nothing Is Enjoyable Today

The smell of warm cookies, a hug from your bestie, American Idol b-roll—let’s face it, we all love feeling good! But in this episode, Rachel and George explore why dopamine overdosing doesn’t hit quite like it used to—plus how to regain everyday joy.

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[donnahampton]

I am NOT worried about George. The reason he feels like "things" mean less, is BECAUSE he is a dad now. He knows what's more important. Way to go, George!

[zachdorman]

Well, George (if you read this) - me, my wife, and my son did that whole McKay's (used book store) 5 store visit to get $800 credit. Yes, it was insane. Knoxville was the location where all the heat exhaustion stuff took place. We travelled from our home state of NC and ended in Nashville. We ended up with $840 credit each - and we visited you guys the next day down in Franklin. You and Dave were hosting that next day. You got the pleasure of meeting us.

$1, 680 of McKay's store credit and meeting Dave and George: Priceless.

[bonniehalf-elven]

It's important to talk about the difference between dopamine and serotonin. Dopamine makes you want more. Serotonin makes you feel like you have enough and you don't need more. All that stuff that money can't buy - a good relationship, pets' love, friends, family, meditation, etc. those are the things that make you feel content. We tend to seek dopamine to make us happy, but it never will, because you will never have enough. We should be seeking serotonin.

[BouncySlim]

Philippians 4:11–12
Not that I am speaking of being in need, for I have learned in whatever situation I am to be content. I know how to be brought low, and I know how to abound. In any and every circumstance, I have learned the secret of facing plenty and hunger, abundance and need. I can do all things through him who strengthens me.

[sabrinagalvan]

"I didn't, i didn't, i didn't sign up for that part of the episode" rachel you bring me joy. 😂😊❤

[WritingFearlessly]

Decluttering, throwing out stuff! Love it! My favorite dopamine rush! 😂

[BouncySlim]

1 Timothy 6:6–8
But godliness with contentment is great gain, for we brought nothing into the world, and we cannot take anything out of the world

[miscellaneousme]

Okay, hold on. I have a homesteading channel here on YT. One of George’s last comments was that if you want to get away from social media, homesteading is as close as you’re gonna get.

Nope! I have internet way out in the country with Starlink and I can promise you social media is still a huge presence for me and most other people. I deleted FB years ago, never really got into IG, won’t do Tik Tok ever, but YouTube… I can waste my life away listening to videos all day long!

[donnahampton]

I get a huge pleasure hit when this show is posted on Thursday, which happens to be my day off. If it was daily, I probably wouldn't get the same pleasure rush.

[Jessica_Newell]

Great episode guys! Totally agree that this instant gratification era is not healthy. I love that budgeting makes me delay, and also that the "hit" I get from saving to SAVINGS is a bigger hit for me than spending. It's a rush - I love it.

[lovenature]

So Proud of you George! You're a good father and husband.

[nicoletchidester]

yes to canceled plans! 🙌🏼 i love an unexpected free night

[gabevilla]

Rachel putting George on blast 💥💣 0:29 😂

[alleykeosheyan]

Going out to eat isn't fun anymore 'cause the servers act like they don't want to be there and the quality of the food sucks. But I guess that's a good thing cause we eat at home more.

[jebbudgets]

Agreed..payday and transfer to savings…quick rush but worth it

[CJIncognito]

Openly sharing your screen time is true vulnerability. Great job, guys!

[TheLucky]

You guys are so fun!!! Thank you for doing this show

[Happymavishappy]

George introducing Rachel to the idea of schadenfreude really captures their relationship well! 😊

[blandlinda]

Yes, George.... a coupon code that works is a great D-hit!

[sabrinagalvan]

I tried Winston's drink, the london fog from stardbucks. It's excellent, my new fav!